HR Senior Officer Job at Syrian American Medical Society - SAMS in Washington

Department Name: Operations – Human Resources

Supervisor of Position: Executive Director

Employment Definition: Full-Time, Part-Time, Internship, Contract

Location of Position: Washington, DC

Salary Range: $73,000-$78,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance.
• Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, personal information, leaves) and ensure all employment requirements are met.
• Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, and issuing employment contracts.
• Coordinate training sessions and other HR events for staff.
• Perform orientations, onboarding, and update records with new hires.
• Help design, implement, and monitor the annual HR department operational plan, including the annual HQ training plan.
• Annually review the staff handbook for updates, adjust policies as necessary, and inform staff in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Serve as liaison with the HR departments in field offices to handle queries, provide general support, and offer policy guidance.
• Responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll.
• Research and review staff benefit plans and seek to maintain the highest standards of quality staff support.
• Serve as a PSEA/Safeguarding expert, offering staff training, supporting and coordinating with Safeguarding focal points at HQ and field offices, responding to complaints, updating policies, and holding investigations as needed.
• Support other functions as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in human resources or employee recruitment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ethical mindset.
• Adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with ADP WorkforceNow.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources or related field.
• Arabic language is preferable but not required.
• PSEA/Safeguarding experience required.

Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@sams-usa.net